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"The Catholic Church is corrupted- it's irredeemable!"

Thomas Cromwell (1485 – 28 July 1540), briefly Earl of Essex, was an English statesman and lawyer who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII from 1534 to 1540, when he was beheaded on orders of the king, who later blamed false charges for the execution.

Architect of the English Reformation: Thomas Cromwell played a crucial role in the English Reformation, which saw England break away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. He helped King Henry VIII establish the Church of England, facilitating the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and his marriage to Anne Boleyn.

Mastermind of the Dissolution of the Monasteries: One of Cromwell's most significant achievements was overseeing the Dissolution of the Monasteries (1536-1541). This process involved the closure and destruction of hundreds of monasteries, priories, convents, and friaries across England, which transferred vast wealth and land from the Church to the Crown.

Rise from Humble Beginnings: Cromwell was born around 1485 to a modest background in Putney, London. He rose from being the son of a blacksmith and brewer to becoming one of the most powerful men in England, showcasing his remarkable political acumen and ambition.

Chief Minister and Reformer: As chief minister to King Henry VIII from 1534 until his downfall in 1540, Cromwell implemented a series of administrative reforms that centralized and strengthened the power of the monarchy. His reforms modernized the government and laid the groundwork for the future development of the English state.

Dramatic Fall from Power: Despite his influence and contributions, Cromwell's fortunes changed rapidly. His involvement in arranging the king's ill-fated marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1540 led to his downfall. Henry VIII, displeased with the marriage, turned against Cromwell. He was arrested, charged with treason and heresy, and executed on July 28, 1540. Henry later expressed regret, blaming false charges for Cromwell's execution.

[thebritishmonarchycouk]

On This Day In History . 18 April 1540 . . King Henry VIII made Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex & the senior Court office of Lord Great Chamberlain, just three months before he was executed after being found guilty of treason, heresy, corruption & more. . . About Thomas Cromwell; . Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex (born. c. 1485 – executed. 28 July 1540) was an English lawyer & statesman who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII of England from 1532 to 1540. . ◼ Cromwell was one of the strongest & most powerful advocates of the English Reformation. He helped to engineer an annulment of the king’s marriage to Queen Katharine so that Henry could lawfully marry Anne Boleyn. Henry failed to obtain the Pope’s approval for the annulment in 1534, so Parliament endorsed the king’s claim to be Supreme Head of the Church of England, giving him the authority to annul his own marriage. Cromwell subsequently charted an evangelical & reformist course for the Church of England from the unique posts of vicegerent in spirituals & vicar-general. . ◼ During his rise to power, Cromwell made many enemies, including his former ally Anne Boleyn. He played a prominent role in her downfall. . ◼ He later fell from power, after arranging the king’s marriage to German princess Anne of Cleves. Cromwell had hoped that the marriage would breathe fresh life into the Reformation in England, but Henry found his new bride unattractive & it turned into a disaster for Cromwell, ending in an annulment six months later. . ◼ Cromwell was arraigned under a bill of attainder & executed for treason & heresy on Tower Hill on 28 July 1540. The king later expressed regret at the loss of his chief minister. . . . #onthisdayinhistory #thisdayinhistory #theyear1540 #d18apr #ThomasCromwell #EarlofEssex #History #EnglishMonarchy #EnglishReformation #Britishmonarchy #RoyalHistory #OnThisDay #Cromwell #england #minister #lord #statesman #chiefminister #Tudors #TudorHistory #Tudor #Henryviii #KingHenryVIII #KingofEngland #HistoryFacts (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_H4N6vj6Zp/?igshid=1uy8vlbr4smuv

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[thebritishmonarchycouk]

On This Day In History . 18 April 1540 . . King Henry VIII made Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex & the senior Court office of Lord Great Chamberlain, just three months before he was executed after being found guilty of treason, heresy, corruption & more. . . Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex (born. c. 1485 – executed. 28 July 1540) was an English lawyer & statesman who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII of England from 1532 to 1540. . ◼ Cromwell was one of the strongest & most powerful advocates of the English Reformation. He helped to engineer an annulment of the king's marriage to Queen Katharine so that Henry could lawfully marry Anne Boleyn. Henry failed to obtain the Pope's approval for the annulment in 1534, so Parliament endorsed the king's claim to be Supreme Head of the Church of England, giving him the authority to annul his own marriage. Cromwell subsequently charted an evangelical & reformist course for the Church of England from the unique posts of vicegerent in spirituals & vicar-general. . ◼ During his rise to power, Cromwell made many enemies, including his former ally Anne Boleyn. He played a prominent role in her downfall. . ◼ He later fell from power, after arranging the king's marriage to German princess Anne of Cleves. Cromwell had hoped that the marriage would breathe fresh life into the Reformation in England, but Henry found his new bride unattractive & it turned into a disaster for Cromwell, ending in an annulment six months later. Cromwell was arraigned under a bill of attainder & executed for treason & heresy on Tower Hill on 28 July 1540. The king later expressed regret at the loss of his chief minister. . . . #onthisdayinhistory #thisdayinhistory #Earldom #ThomasCromwell #EarlofEssex #History #EnglishMonarchy #EnglishReformation #Britishmonarchy #Royalhistory #Heritage #English #Reformation #Englishhistory #Historyfacts #Churchofengland #Historic #Royalfamily #Theking #HenryVIII #Kingofengland #KingHenryVIII (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwaLWN6l53P/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19o4z1irddue9